Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:02 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Cohen, DeRosa, Hyde and Namkung. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, Phillips and Riley.

Minutes of the December 12, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Burridge present at 11:10 A.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve Jaffe Holden’s $2,375 invoice for architectural plans for the potential renovation of the sixth floor of the Local 802 Building.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Cohen Weiss and Simon LLP’s $25,626.18 invoice for legal services rendered during the month of November 2023.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member DeRosa excused at 11:15 A.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve Colleran, O’Hara & Mills LLP’s $10,702.50 invoice for legal services rendered during the months of August through November 2023.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Metro Group’s invoice in the amount of $652.60 for service to Local 802’s HVAC system.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Orchestra Long Island’s request to utilize Local 802 public service scale rates for an educational concert at the Wheatley School on February 15, 2024.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 renovation Project Manager Charles Anders Hall and Tyler Patin of Acadia Design Development present at 11:40 A.M.

Discussion held regarding a proposed budget for the Local 802 Building renovation project.

Local 802 Executive Board member DeRosa present at 11:46 A.M.

Local 802 Executive Board member Riley excused at 11:56 A.M.

Hall and Patin excused at 12:18 P.M.

Cuter reported on her attendance at two fundraising events.

Cutler reported on a special situation meeting held for the Broadway production of Water for Elephants.

Local 802 Principal Business Rep Todd Weeks present at 12:34 P.M.

Weeks reviewed the terms of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Winter Jazz Festival and Local 802 for the period December 13, 2023 through December 12, 2024.

Weeks excused at 12:50 P.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Winter Jazz Festival and Local 802 for the period December 13, 2023 through December 12, 2024.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on the status of a health benefits plan design for the New York City Ballet Orcehstra.

Discussion held.

Point reported on of a $15,000 proposal by the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations Worker Institute to conduct an internal organizing training on behalf of Local 802.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on committee training conducted by AFM Symphonic Services Director Rochelle Skolnick.

Fisher reported that the memorandum of agreement between the American Composers Orchestra and Local 802 had been ratified.

Fisher reported on the negotiations between the New York Pops and Local 802.

Fisher reported on the negotiations between the American Ballet Theatre and Local 802 on behalf of the accompanist bargaining unit.

Fisher reported on the negotiations between the New Jersey Festival Orchestra and Local 802.

Executive Board member Riley present at 1:41 P.M.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and Local 802.

Discussion held regarding newspaper articles concerning Broadway safety issues.

Executive Board member Phillips excused at 1:56 P.M.

Hyde reported on the creation of a Local 802-member Code of Conduct.

Hyde reported on the creation of a Local 802 Finance Committee inventory.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 1:59 P.M.

NOTE: The Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2024.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Meeting called to order at 11:07 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Executive Board Members Burridge, DeRosa, Hyde, Namkung and Phillips. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, Kainuma and Riley and Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point.

Minutes of the December 19, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Metro Group’s December 19, 2023 $978.90 for routine maintenance to Local 802’s HVAC system.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Executive Board member Phillips’ proposed $3,900.90 expense budget for her attendance at the AFM negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers from January 22, 2024 through February 1, 2024 to be submitted for reimbursement to the Local 802 Coordinating Advisory Committee.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 803 Financial Vice President Fisher present at 11:25A.M.

Discussion held regarding approval of Chief of Staff Point’s $3651.71 expense reimbursement for his attendance at the SOMOS, Inc. 2023 conference in Puerto Rico.

Point’s expense reimbursement was referred to the Local 802 finance subcmmittee.

Motion made and seconded to approve the leave of absence requests for two Broadway musicians.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding revision to the eligibility guidelines for members’ receipt of Local 802 Emergency Relief Funds.

Discussion held regarding a musician who was physically assaulted outside the stage door of the Broadway Production of Aladdin.

Chief of Staff Point present in person at 12:02 P.M.

Cutler reported on a discussion with the Broadway League regarding musicians’ health and safety issues.

Cutler reported on the design of a new health insurance plan for New York City Ballet Orchestra’s musicians.

Fisher reported on the Salute to Vienna New Year’s performance at David Geffen Hall.

Discussion held regarding Local 802 personnel issues.

Fisher reported on the negotiations between the American Ballet Theatre and Local 802 on behalf of the accompanist bargaining unit.

Fisher reported that DCINY committee would be receiving training from AFM Symphonic Services Director Rochelle Skolnick.

Fisher reported on the negotiations between the New York Pops and Local 802.

Discussion held regarding the Local 802 youth membership fee and creation of a young professionals category.

Mars reported that the agreement between the Winter Jazz Festival and Local 802 had been ratified.

Mars reported on the negotiations between Local 802 and the John W. Engeman Theatre.

Mars reported Local 802 had filed an unfair labor practice charge against the John W. Engeman Theatre due to unilateral changes it had made to musicians’ ability to use substitutes.

Mars reported on the status of an appeal of a Trial Board decision to the AFM International Executive Board.

Mars reported that the agreement between Five Borough Brass and Local 802 had been ratified.

Mars reported on negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.

Mars reported on a possible performance of Maria Friedman and Friends at the Hudson Theatre.

Motion made and seconded to adopt a board poll approving NYC Mechanical Corp.’s $5,988.13 invoice for the installation of the 2 tamper switches on the Local 802’s fire suppression systems’ sprinkler heads.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made to approve Acadia’s $36,316.40 invoice renovation plan design for Local 802’s building.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Kainuma appointed to Finance Committee.

Motion made to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 1:28 P.M.

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Meeting called to order at 11:07A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Burridge, DeRosa, Hyde, Namkung and Phillips. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, Cohen, Kainuma and Riley.

Minutes of the January 2, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the January 2, 2024 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve NYC Mechanical’s invoice in the amount of $1,150.00 to replace the insulation in Local 802’s boiler room.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Local 802 accounting firm Gould, Kobrick & Schlapp’s request for a $2000.00 increase in annual retainer.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding purchasing replacement server switches for Local 802’s computer network.

Discussion held regarding internet connectivity in the basement of the Local 802 building.

Motion made and seconded to approve the leave of absence requests for six Broadway musicians.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the Perelman Performing Arts Center and Local 802.

Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 11:50 A.M.

Cutler reported on the progress of the renovations to the Local 802 building.

The Local 802 finance subcommittee recommended the approval of Point’s request for a $3,651.71 expense reimbursement for his attendance at SOMAS Inc. 2023 conference in Puerto Rico.

The Local 802 finance subcommittee agreed to review the airline seat upgrade policy in the Local 802 finance policy.

Motion made and seconded to approve Points’ request for a $3,651.71 expense reimbursement for his attendance at SOMAS Inc. 2023 conference in Puerto Rico.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the New Jersey Festival Orchestra and Local 802.

Fisher reported on America Composer Orchestra’s Orchestra Committee elections.

Fisher reported on training provided to DCINY Orchestra Committee by AFM Symphonic Services Director Rochelle Skolnick.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the New York Pops and Local 802.

Motion made and seconded to include a congestion pricing surcharge reimbursement in the scale rates promulgated by Local 802.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Riley excused at 12:30 P.M.

Cutler reported on a lawsuit filed by the American Federation of Teachers against the United States Department of Transportation seeking an injunction against congestion pricing surcharges.

Mars reported on a discussion he had with representatives of the Entertainment Community Fund regarding the revision to Local 802 Emergency Relief Fund eligibility guidelines.

Mars reported on the ratification vote for the collective bargaining agreement between the Winter Jazz Festival and Local 802.

Mars reported on negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.

Mars reported on the status of an unfair labor practice charge Local 802 filed against the John W. Engeman theater.

Mars reported on negotiations between The New York City Jazzharmonic and Local 802.

Mars reported on negotiations between Broadway Sings and Local 802.

Mars reported on a discussion he had with William Meade of Stellation Entertainment regarding the development of artificial intelligence technology.

Cohen reviewed potential Local 802 organizing opportunities.

Discussion held regarding the attendance and eligibility requirement for participation in Broadway Theater Committee meetings.

Phillips excused at 1:37 P.M.

Discussion held regarding a Broadway musician who was assaulted outside the stage door of Aladdin.

Discussion held regarding anonymous letters sent to a Local 802 member.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 1:55 P.M.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Meeting called to order at 11:07 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Burridge and Hyde. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Assael, Cohen, Phillips and Riley.

Minutes of the January 9, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2024 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of Cohen Weiss and Simon LLP’s $3,807 invoice for legal services rendered to Local 802 during the month of December 2023.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of NYC Mechanical’s $925.44 invoice for repairs made to Local 802’s ADA bathroom.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to grant the Local 802 Musicians’ Bowling Team’s request for $300 for bowling league fees.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a Limited Pressing Sound Agreement for Concord Theatricals Corp.’s cast recording of “The Connector.”

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the leave of absence requests of three Broadway musicians.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to affirm the Executive Board poll approving a letter sent to a Local 802 member concerning congestion pricing.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve Local 802 Executive Board’s written request to the AFM’s International Executive Board for elimination of the work dues allocation to Local 16-248 for the New Jersey Festival Orchestra bargaining unit.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on the Local 802 membership status of rostered members of Lincoln Center orchestras represented by Local 802.

Discussion held.

Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present at 11:55 A.M.

Emelianova reviewed Local 802’s profit and loss statement for October 2023.

Discussion held.

Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 11:57 A.M.

Emelianova excused at 12:05 PM

Cutler reported on an issue involving the audition for the replacement of a retiring Metropolitan Opera Orchestra musician.

Local 802 member Colin Dean present at 12:10 A.M.

Discussion held regarding negotiations between Broadway Sings and Local 802.

Dean excused at 12:24 P.M.

Discussion held regarding the renovation of Local 802 building.

Discussion held regarding the commencement of negotiations between the Broadway League and Local 802.

Motion made to approve payment of Converge Technology Solutions’ $29,793.72’s invoice for the purchase of replacement server switches for Local 802’s computer network.

Discussion held.

Riley and Cohen opposed. Motion carried.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the New York Pops and Local 802.

Discussion held.

Hyde excused at 1:20 P.M.

Fisher discussed the fourth quarter Local 802 membership report.

Discussion held on the effect of the suspension of the initiation fee on Local 802 union membership.

Fisher reported on the results of the American Composers Orchestra’s orchestra committee election.

Mars reported on the results of the ratification vote for the Winter Jazz Festival’s agreement with Local 802.

Mars reported on Redeye NYC’s agreement to enter into Local 802 Single Engagement contracts and AFM streaming agreements for performances occurring in its nightclub.

Mars reported on negotiations between the New York City Jazzharmonic and Local 802.

Mars reported on negotiations between the Second City and Local 802.

Mars reported that Cliff Hanger Music, Element Entertainment, Alex Doner and Kevin Osborne had entered into successor club date agreements with Local 802.

Discussion held regarding negotiations between the AMPTP and the AFM.

Discussion held regarding Local 802 student and youth membership.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:48 P.M.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Meeting called to order at 11:05 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars and Executive Board Member Hyde. Present by video conference: Financial Vice President Fisher and Executive Board Members Assael, Cohen, Kainuma and Riley.

Minutes of the January 16, 2024 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of up to $700 from the Local 802 public relations budget for refreshments and honorariums for a February 12, 2024 Black History month event jointly sponsored by DECIBAL and Local 802.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of Acadia Design and Development’s $31,825 invoice to produce bulkhead and stair architectural and structural construction documents for the Local 802 building.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reviewed terms of a memorandum of agreement between the Orchestra of St. Lukes’ and Local 802 for the period September 8, 2021 through September 7, 2024.

Motion made and seconded to approve for ratification the memorandum of agreement between the Orchestra of St. Lukes’ and Local 802 for the period September 8, 2021 through September 7, 2024.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Phillips present at 11:45 A.M.

Mars reviewed the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the New York Jazzharmonic, Inc. and Local 802 for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.

Motion made and seconded to approve for ratification the collective bargaining agreement between the New York Jazzharmonic, Inc. and Local 802 for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on a caucus with the New York Philharmonic and Local 802.

Cutler reported on internal organizing training the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations Worker Institute is scheduled to conduct on behalf of Local 802.

Discussion held regarding amending the Local 802 Constitution and Bylaws to include gender neutral references.

Executive Board member Riley excused at 11:55 P.M.

Cutler reported on the status of the Local 802 renovation project.

Cutler reported on the new Broadway production of Cabaret.

Cutler reported on wage and benefit payments owed by the Broadway production of Sugar Hill.

Cutler reported on the status of the special situation application for the Broadway production of Water for Elephants.

Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 12:04 P.M.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the Perelman Performing Arts Center and Local 802.

Fisher reported that applications for the freelance orchestra shortfall fund are now available.

Fisher reported on negotiations between American Ballet Theatre and Local 802 on behalf of the piano accompanist bargaining unit.

Fisher reported on the Local 802 Executive Board’s written request to the AFM’s International Executive Board for elimination of the work dues allocation to Local 16-248 for the New Jersey Festival Orchestra bargaining unit.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the New Jersey Festival Orchestra and Local 802.

Mars reported that he had been appointed Secretary of the Council for Living Music and that the Council for Living Music wished to resume the Jazz Mentor’s Program in conjunction with Local 802.

Mars reported on negotiations between Regina Violin, LLC and Local 802.

Mars reported on negotiations between 54 Below and Local 802.

Mars reported on a meeting with the Jazz Power Initiative.

Mars reported on work dues owed by a member of the Late Show with Stephen Cobert’s house band.

Mars reported on negotiations between Jazz at Lincoln Center and Local 802.

Mars reported on a mail fraud claim initiated on behalf of Local 802.

Executive Board member Riley present at 12:28 P.M.

Mars reported that Local 802 member Bill Meade’s presentation on AI technology would occur at the next Executive Board meeting.

Mars reported on a discussion with the UFT regarding work jurisdiction over the Second City instructors.

Discussion held regarding AMPTP negotiations with the AFM.

Motion made to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

12:45 PM adjourned.